Smith & Nephew, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2218-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Smith and Nephew TWINFIX QUICK-T Knot Pusher Suture Cutter; Part Number: 7209417, for arthroscopic use.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 15, 2016

Date Posted: July 27, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2218-2016

Event ID: 74449

Reason for Recall:

The device could be subject to breaches of its sterile packaging.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 563

Code Information:

Batch numbers: 50412843, 50477278, 50527184

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, AT, AU, DE, FR, GB, JP, PT, and RU.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated